A total of 110 Expedition A3 humanoid robots performed a synchronized dance in Jinan, China, on October 24, setting a Guinness World Record. The machines executed complex movements including jumps and flips, coordinated by the LinkBots platform and ultra-wideband positioning technology with centimeter-level precision.
The developer, AgiBot, intends to deploy these robots in education, scientific research, public services, and tourism. This event highlights a shift in the Chinese robotics industry toward managing large-scale groups. Other firms are already testing practical applications, such as Robotera, which uses over 100 units for parcel sorting, and DexForce, which employs robots for packaging at Lens Technology.
Official data shows that Chinese companies developed over 400 humanoid models and produced more than 40 000 units in the first half of 2026. Annual production is projected to exceed 100 000 robots. Despite this growth, mass adoption faces challenges related to high costs, reliability, and the ability of machines to navigate unpredictable environments or perform long task sequences.
China aims to establish conditions for the large-scale deployment of tens of thousands of robots by the end of 2026. The government plan includes the development of over 100 specific use cases for humanoid technology in various sectors.
